Stiftelsen Evangeliesenteret

What Stiftelsen Evangeliesenteret does

Stiftelsen Evangeliesenteret is a Norwegian non-profit foundation (Stiftelse) founded in 1983 by Lise and Ludvig Karlsen in Moss, Norway, that delivers an integrated continuum-of-care model for adults with substance addiction. The foundation operates 27 low-threshold kontaktsenter (contact centers) across Norway — including flagship locations in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, and Sandefjord — that provide walk-in guests with food, clothing, motivational conversation, and sosionom-assisted referral into rehabilitation. These contact centers feed a hub-and-spoke residential rehabilitation architecture comprising five centers with 144 total beds: Evangeliesenteret Østerbo in Halden (68 beds, including 8-bed intake/detox), Evangeliesenteret Varna in Våler (49 beds), Brubakken in Drangedal (9 LAR-medication-tapering beds), Fjordtun in Gran (10 men's beds), and Svene in Flesberg (8 women's beds), plus a new Kvinnesenter at Mjølløst Gård in Sandefjord. The foundation also operates Østerbo videregående skole (accredited vocational secondary school under privatskoleloven), Varna Bibelskole, Helgeland folkehøyskole, two churches (Evangeliekirken Østerbo and Varna), and three bruktbutikker (thrift stores), with additional sub-brands ES UNG (youth outreach) and ES TV (media ministry on Kanal 10, Bedehuskanalen, YouTube, and Buzzsprout podcast).

The foundation's business model is a multi-stream nonprofit funding architecture: individual donations (one-time and "fast giver" recurring), public-sector grants from municipalities (Oslo kommune, Moss kommune) and national agencies (NAV, Helsedirektoratet), foundation grants (Stiftelsen Scheibler, Bergesenstiftelsen, Eckbos legat, Stiftelsen Uni, Helle Bennetts almennyttige fond), bruktbutikk retail revenue, Landsstevnet conference fees (e.g., 275-330 NOK/night for camping, 75-145 NOK for meals), free-will offerings (kollekt) at events, and merchandise sales through the monthly magazine "Ennå er det håp" and retail partner Hermon Forlag. All rehabilitation, education, and contact-center services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries; no referral is required for intake (national phone line 930 00 173). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via walk-in contact centers and the intake phone line, community-led through ~290 volunteers (many with lived addiction experience), event-driven through annual Landsstevnet (week 30 in Halden), regional vårstevner, gatefester (street festivals), and Bønn- og lovsangskonferanse, and inside sales through the centralized intake department. Current operations are supported by 120 paid employees and 290 volunteers, led by daily leader Trond Palmgren Eriksen (since 2010) with board chair Terje Gustavsen.

The technology footprint is intentionally limited and consumer-grade: a website built by Horn Media, Facebook/Instagram/YouTube presence, Buzzsprout podcast hosting, Kanal 10 and Bedehuskanalen TV broadcasting, and email/newsletter delivery. The proprietary differentiator is the cognitive rehabilitation methodology with individualized handlingsplan (action plans), the holistic integration of detox/residential/school/§12 imprisonment alternative/aftercare under one foundation, the lived-experience volunteer ecosystem, and the diversified cross-denominational ("tverrkirkelig") faith-community partnership network (Filadelfia Oslo, Sentrum Kirken, Filadelfia Lillestrøm, Baptistmenigheten Risør, Englevakten Flekkefjord, Maritastiftelsen, Bedehuskanalen). No external shareholders, equity investors, or change-of-control events are disclosed; ownership and governance remain with the foundation board and daily leadership.

Name

Stiftelsen Evangeliesenteret

Legal name

Stiftelsen Evangeliesenteret

Website

https://evangeliesenteret.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stiftelsen Evangeliesenteret is a Norwegian non-profit foundation, founded in 1983 in Moss, that operates 27 low-threshold contact centers and five residential rehabilitation centers providing free addiction treatment, schooling, and food/clothing outreach to substance-dependent adults across Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAE

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHLAFACAN

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYEDALAFAE

Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

SECONDARYEDAKAMAJ

Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

Keywords

• Addiction rehabilitation services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Contact center outreach
• Christian faith ministry
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moss

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations (gave) from individuals: Primary revenue stream via one-time gifts and recurring 'fast giver' (sustained donor) program through gi.evangeliesenteret.no donation portal; supports the work across kontaktsenter and rehabilitation.
2. Public sector grants (municipal and national): Government and public-sector funding including Oslo kommune (e.g., 400,000 kr one-time grant to Moss contact center), Arbeids- og velferdsdirektoratet (NAV), Helsedirektoratet, and various kommuner.
3. Foundation grants: Grants from private foundations including Stiftelsen Scheibler (470,000 kr to sponsor the Foodtruck in Oslo), Bergesenstiftelsen, Eckbos legat, Stiftelsen Uni, and Helle Bennetts almennyttige fond.
4. Thrift store (bruktbutikk) sales: Sales revenue from used goods (clothing, furniture, textiles) at three dedicated bruktbutikker in Varna/Sperrebotn, Skien, and Moss; staffed by volunteers. Some independent associations operate additional stores in collaboration with Evangeliesenteret.
5. Conference/event fees (Landsstevnet): Revenue from annual Landsstevnet conference fees (e.g., camping 275-330 NOK/night, tent 150-170 NOK/night, breakfast 75 NOK, dinner 145 NOK, evening 60 NOK) and similar events.
6. Giverbladet ('Ennå er det håp') magazine and merchandise: Monthly magazine 'Ennå er det håp' (free to subscribers) plus branded merchandise sales (jubilee books, hoodies, t-shirts) distributed as Christmas packages with proceeds going to the work.
7. Free-will offerings (kollekt) from events and meetings: Voluntary collections taken at conferences, church services (Evangeliekirken Østerbo/Varna), and guest preaching events (e.g., Lyngdal kirkesenter kollekt).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels13 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Stiftelsen Evangeliesenteret runs a nationwide Norwegian faith-based addiction rehabilitation platform comprising 27 low-threshold contact centers (kontaktsenter) that distribute food, clothing and motivational conversations to over 1,000 substance users weekly, feeding into 5 residential rehabilitation centers (Østerbo 68 beds, Varna 49, Fjordtun for men, Svene for women, Brubakken for LAR tapering) plus an 8-bed detox/intake unit and accredited vocational, Bible and folk high schools. All rehabilitation, schooling and §12 imprisonment-alternative services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, funded by individual donations, government grants and private foundation sponsorships, while supplementary revenue comes from three thrift stores (bruktbutikker), conference fees (Landsstevnet), and the ES TV media ministry.

Product overview

Stiftelsen Evangeliesenteret operates an integrated, multi-site service platform rather than a single product. The architecture is a hub-and-spoke model in which a central Inntaksavdeling (intake department) triages clients into the right program: the nationwide Kontaktsentre (contact centers) act as low-threshold entry points, feeding long-term residential rehabilitation sites (Rehabilitering Østerbo, Rehabilitering Varna, Rehabilitering Fjordtun for men, Svene for women, and Brubakken for LAR tapering). Alongside the rehabilitation core, the foundation runs educational offerings (Østerbo Videregående Skole, Varna Bibelskole, Helgeland Folkehøyskole), faith communities (Evangeliekirker at Varna and Østerbo), a youth ministry (ES Ung), a media ministry (ES TV distributed via Kanal 10, Bedehuskanalen, YouTube, Facebook TV and podcast), and a social-enterprise funding arm (Bruktbutikker second-hand shops). The portfolio is therefore a portfolio of interrelated programs and ministries, not a single unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ES Ung: Youth and young-adult outreach program targeting Norwegians under 30, including the "Et Steg Til" information campaign and U30 community for residents in rehabilitation.
• ES TV
• Ennå er det håp
• Østerbo Videregående Skole
• Evangeliesenterets Bibelskole (Varna Bibelskole)
• Helgeland Folkehøyskole

Products and services

• Kontaktsenter (Contact Centers) A nationwide network of approximately 27 low-threshold walk-in contact centers across Norway that serve hot meals, distribute food bags (matposer) and clothing, provide motivational conversations and sosionom-assisted applications to rehabilitation for people with substance addiction. New sites continue to open; over 1,000 drug addicts and homeless people visit the kontaktsentre in a single week.
• Rehabilitering Østerbo Long-term residential rehabilitation center at Østerbo in Halden kommune with 68 resident places, including 1 women's unit and 4 men's units, plus independent-living training apartments (bo-trening). Includes the 8-bed inntak/avrusning unit, Østerbo videregående skole and Evangeliekirken Østerbo. Offers §12 soning alternative.
• Rehabilitering Varna Long-term residential rehabilitation center in Våler kommune, Østfold with 49 resident places (1 women's, 4 men's units). Includes bruktbutikk, snekkerverksted, storkjøkken, Bibelskolen school building and Evangeliekirken Varna. Uses a cognitive therapeutic approach with therapist/sjelesørger sessions.
• Rehabilitering Fjordtun Men-only rehabilitation center at Fjordtun by Randsfjorden in Gran kommune with 10 resident places. Integrates with the school at Østerbo or external programs after the stay.
• Svene — Motivationssenter for kvinner Women-only rehabilitation center in Flesberg kommune, scenic location by Numedalslågen. 8 residents, each room with private bathroom.
• Brubakken LAR-nedtrappingssenter Specialized medication-assisted rehabilitation (LAR) tapering center in Drangedal with 9 beds for men and women. Uses a stepwise tapering plan with internal and external medical competence and a dedicated intake team.
• Avrusning og Inntakssenter (Intake/Detox Unit) Central intake department at Østerbo in Halden with 8 detox/intake beds. Routes applications from the inntakstelefon (930 00 173) and email intake to the appropriate rehabilitation, motivation or tapering program. No referral required.
• Evangeliesenteret Kvinnesenter Sandefjord (Mjølløst Gård) Women's rehabilitation center at Mjølløst Gård in Sandefjord, currently hiring kokk (100%) and miljøarbeidere (50% and 100%).
• Østerbo Videregående Skole Accredited vocational secondary school at Østerbo, Halden, approved under privatskoleloven (Norwegian Private School Act). Offers tømrer (carpentry), kokk (cook), helse- og oppvekst (health and childhood), and allmennfag påbygging programs. Tailored for students in rehabilitation or aftercare, with school psychologist and special-education teachers.
• Varna Bibelskole Two-year Bible school on Varna, outside Moss. Second-year students function as staff members, gaining competencies for miljøarbeid or kristen virksomhet roles.
• Helgeland Folkehøyskole Folk high school in Helgeland, Northern Norway, 40 minutes from Norway's most beautiful coast, with six study lines. Forms part of the foundation's preventive work targeting youth.
• Bruktbutikker (Thrift Stores) Network of second-hand retail stores selling donated clothing, furniture and textiles in Varna/Sperrebotn, Skien and Moss. Staffed by volunteers; additional independent association stores collaborate. Prices individually set on donated goods to make reuse attractive.
• Evangeliekirken Østerbo and Evangeliekirken Varna Two church congregations at Østerbo and Varna with weekly services (Varna Tuesday 19:00; Østerbo Thursday 19:00). Open to all — residents, staff, visitors and external members.
• ES TV (Media Ministry) Television and media ministry broadcasting weekly on Kanal 10 (including 'Ønskesangen med Lise Karlsen' on Saturdays and special holiday programming), live broadcasts on Bedehuskanalen, the YouTube channel, Facebook TV presence, and the foundation's podcast on Buzzsprout.
• ES Ung (Youth Ministry) Youth and young-adult outreach program targeting Norwegians under 30, including the 'Et Steg Til' information campaign, school visits, the U30 community for rehab residents under 30, and the '70 x 7' re-engagement message for those who relapse after rehab.
• Landsstevnet (Annual National Conference) Week-30 annual national gathering on Østerbo in Halden with seminars, youth meetings (ES UNG), baptisms, preaching, music and camping. Drives donations, volunteer engagement and rehab interest. Camping 275-330 NOK/night, tent 150-170 NOK/night, breakfast 75 NOK, dinner 145 NOK, evening 60 NOK.
• Giverbladet 'Ennå er det håp' Magazine Monthly donor/communications magazine 'Ennå er det håp' (There Is Still Hope) free to subscribers; features testimonies, portraits, reports, and current social-issues articles. Subscription form available on the website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 265 people helped toward sobriety in 1985 alone
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core annual co-host., strategic operational partner., strategic local operational partner (kontaktsenter #24)., local operational partner for kontaktsenter #26., local operational partner for kontaktsenter #25., core media partner., core broadcast media partner for events., local event collaboration partner., local municipal cooperation partner., strategic local cooperation partner in bergen., retail distribution partner for books/cds/resources., website development vendor., core operational supplier for food redistribution. and sponsor/insurance partner..

• Filadelfia Oslocore annual co-host.GTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts the annual gatefest (street festival) in Oslo with Evangeliesenteret. Year after year, a large group from Filadelfia Oslo gives of their time, carries tables, grills food, distributes drinks, and pours out joy for guests.
• Maritastiftelsenstrategic operational partner.Strategic or Co-development PartnerCo-operates the Gjøvik kontaktsenter with Evangeliesenteret. Focus on motivational conversations around detox, rehabilitation, and §12 soning. Food bag distribution on Tuesdays.
• Englevakten (Flekkefjord)strategic local operational partner (kontaktsenter #24).Strategic or Co-development PartnerFlekkefjord café with 20+ years of care work that has partnered with Evangeliesenteret to operate kontaktsenter #24. Provides free breakfast Mon-Sat, andakt, food bag distribution Tue & Fri, and clothing distribution.
• Baptistmenigheten i Risørlocal operational partner for kontaktsenter #26.Strategic or Co-development PartnerCo-operates the Risør kontaktsenter (#26) with Evangeliesenteret. Food distribution Tuesdays 11-14 at Prestegata 1, Risør.
• Sentrum Kirken i Strømmenlocal operational partner for kontaktsenter #25.Strategic or Co-development PartnerCo-operates the Strømmen kontaktsenter (#25) with Evangeliesenteret and Filadelfia Lillestrøm, opened on Norway's liberation day (May 8).
• Filadelfia Lillestrømlocal operational partner for kontaktsenter #25.Strategic or Co-development PartnerCo-operates the Strømmen kontaktsenter (#25) with Evangeliesenteret and Sentrum Kirken i Strømmen.
• Kanal 10core media partner.GTM or Marketing PartnerBroadcasts ES TV programs weekly, including 'Ønskesangen med Lise Karlsen' on Saturdays and special holiday programming; hour-long Evangeliesenteret fundraiser broadcast on Nov 21, 2025.
• Bedehuskanalencore broadcast media partner for events.GTM or Marketing PartnerBroadcast live from the Flekkerøy spring conference 2026, creating a fine framework and inviting those who could not attend physically via TV broadcasts.
• Flekkerøyguttene (local choir)local event collaboration partner.GTM or Marketing PartnerLocal choir collaboration at the Flekkerøy vårstevne 2026, contributing to cross-church ('tverrkirkelig') cooperation and a positive reception of Evangeliesenteret guests.
• FACT-team in Gran kommunelocal municipal cooperation partner.Implementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFACT-team in Gran kommune picks up food bags from the Gran kontaktsenter to deliver to their users. Operational referral partnership.
• Gatesykepleiens overdoseteam (Bergen)strategic local cooperation partner in bergen.Strategic or Co-development PartnerOperational collaboration with Bergen's outreach overdose team and other street-level actors; the Bergen kontaktsenter works actively in the addiction milieu to invite people to meals and motivate them toward rehab.
• Hermon Forlagretail distribution partner for books/cds/resources.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal retail/distribution partner where books, CDs, and other resources from Evangeliesenteret can be purchased by the public (hermon.no/evangeliesenteret).
• Horn Mediawebsite development vendor.Technology or IntegrationWeb agency that delivered the organization's website (Nettside levert av Horn Media, hornmedia.no).
• Matsentralencore operational supplier for food redistribution.Strategic or Co-development PartnerSupplies nearly all the food used at kontaktsenter to support food distribution; works together with local businesses to redistribute large quantities of food daily and reduce food waste.
• Knif Trygghetsponsor/insurance partner.OthersListed as 'Sponsor' on the organization's website footer. Listed under 'Sponsor' with their logo. (Same entry already captured under Financial Partner section.)

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kirkens Bymisjon: Church City Mission is a major Norwegian faith-based social services organization offering addiction outreach, low-threshold services, and housing support. Comparable to Evangeliesenteret on the faith-based outreach and social services continuum for vulnerable populations in Norway.
• Frelsesarmeen i Norge (Salvation Army Norway): Salvation Army's Norwegian operations deliver faith-based social services including addiction programs, residential care, and outreach to homeless and substance-using populations. Directly comparable model: faith-anchored multi-site service delivery with volunteer-driven operations.
• Stiftelsen Bergensklinikken: Bergen Clinic Foundation operates residential addiction treatment clinics in Norway, including specialized programs for substance use disorders. Comparable as a residential addiction treatment provider serving similar patient populations.
• Blå Kors Norge: Norway's largest faith-based addiction treatment non-profit, operating residential treatment centers, outpatient services, and social services across Norway. Directly comparable to Evangeliesenteret as a faith-anchored provider of substance-use disorder treatment and rehabilitation in the Norwegian market.

Broad incumbents

• Norsk Folkehjelp (Norwegian People's Aid): Norwegian humanitarian organization with significant social services, including addiction-related work and reintegration programs. Comparable as a large Norwegian non-profit with overlapping social-services delivery and volunteer base.
• Røde Kors Norge (Norwegian Red Cross): Large Norwegian humanitarian organization operating social services including outreach to vulnerable populations (homelessness, addiction). Comparable as a major non-profit with addiction-adjacent programs and similar volunteer-driven national footprint, though with much broader mission.
• Caritas Norge: Catholic social services organization in Norway providing welfare, refugee, and addiction-related support. Comparable as a faith-anchored non-profit delivering social services including addiction outreach, though with broader humanitarian remit.

Others

• Actis - Rusfeltets samarbeidsorgan: Industry/advocacy organization coordinating Norwegian addiction-service providers and policy. Comparable as a sector counterpart that Evangeliesenteret participates in or competes for funding/visibility with.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@evangeliesenteret8303
• Facebookfacebook.com/Evangeliesenteret
• Instagraminstagram.com/evangeliesenteret
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stiftelsen-evangeliesenteret

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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